Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Minster Library
- St Crux's Church
- Statue of the God Mars
- Crest of York St John College
- Military Belt Fitting
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Medieval Minster
- The Cawood Sword
- York Garrison
- Scarborough Bridge
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Battle of the Standard
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- All Saints Church, North Street